PARKER SMITH INCLUSION
Speech and Language Therapist Band 6 North West London Full time, term time only ASAP Start £32,000 - £45,000 Communication opens doors for every young person, and your expertise can help them step into their world with confidence. You re a thoughtful, organised practitioner with paediatric experience, ideally including work with autism, neurodevelopmental needs and complex communication profiles. Perhaps you are a HCPC registered band 6 or a band 5 therapist progressing toward band 6, confident with assessment, differential diagnosis and evidence-based intervention. You have experience supervising others and contributing to service design. You enjoy thinking at a system level, considering pathways, outcomes, quality and the family experience. You value neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based practice and want to embed meaningful communication strategies throughout the school. Step into a specialist environment where your clinical insight directly shapes how pupils connect, express themselves and engage with the world. You will support a diverse cohort with varied communication profiles, using approaches that truly make a difference in their day-to-day school experience. What the role involves: Supporting secondary-aged pupils with varied communication needs, including those with autism and complex profiles. Working closely within a dedicated SaLT team including a therapy assistant and SaLT lead who value collaboration, shared problem-solving and professional support. Stepping into an established role with a full handover, giving you continuity and the foundation to build on existing good practice. Delivering targeted intervention, contributing to EHCP outcomes and modelling communication strategies that empower staff across the school. The environment: A specialist setting supporting young people with significant learning needs, autism, medical needs and diverse communication profiles. A community that prioritises inclusion, individual pathways and preparing students for independence, adulthood and meaningful lifelong skills. A strong, connected multidisciplinary approach, with therapy, teaching and pastoral teams working closely to meet each learner s holistic needs. An ethos rooted in understanding, respect and celebrating neurodiversity, ensuring pupils feel safe, known and supported. A structured and well-established therapy framework that provides stability, professional guidance and opportunities for development. If you re looking for a Band 6 role where your expertise transforms communication and confidence across a whole school community, please apply or contact Daniel on >
Speech and Language Therapist Band 6 North West London Full time, term time only ASAP Start £32,000 - £45,000 Communication opens doors for every young person, and your expertise can help them step into their world with confidence. You re a thoughtful, organised practitioner with paediatric experience, ideally including work with autism, neurodevelopmental needs and complex communication profiles. Perhaps you are a HCPC registered band 6 or a band 5 therapist progressing toward band 6, confident with assessment, differential diagnosis and evidence-based intervention. You have experience supervising others and contributing to service design. You enjoy thinking at a system level, considering pathways, outcomes, quality and the family experience. You value neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based practice and want to embed meaningful communication strategies throughout the school. Step into a specialist environment where your clinical insight directly shapes how pupils connect, express themselves and engage with the world. You will support a diverse cohort with varied communication profiles, using approaches that truly make a difference in their day-to-day school experience. What the role involves: Supporting secondary-aged pupils with varied communication needs, including those with autism and complex profiles. Working closely within a dedicated SaLT team including a therapy assistant and SaLT lead who value collaboration, shared problem-solving and professional support. Stepping into an established role with a full handover, giving you continuity and the foundation to build on existing good practice. Delivering targeted intervention, contributing to EHCP outcomes and modelling communication strategies that empower staff across the school. The environment: A specialist setting supporting young people with significant learning needs, autism, medical needs and diverse communication profiles. A community that prioritises inclusion, individual pathways and preparing students for independence, adulthood and meaningful lifelong skills. A strong, connected multidisciplinary approach, with therapy, teaching and pastoral teams working closely to meet each learner s holistic needs. An ethos rooted in understanding, respect and celebrating neurodiversity, ensuring pupils feel safe, known and supported. A structured and well-established therapy framework that provides stability, professional guidance and opportunities for development. If you re looking for a Band 6 role where your expertise transforms communication and confidence across a whole school community, please apply or contact Daniel on >
Abingdon House School
Abingdon House School is an independent day school for children aged 5 19 with special educational needs including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and associated social communication profiles. We deliver a mainstream-style environment with a fully integrated programme of education, therapy, pastoral support, and personal development. You ll be joining a multidisciplinary team of therapists and support staff at Abingdon House School at the Prep School, this is made up of two OTs, two SaLTs, and one physiotherapist; at the Senior School, a team of three OTs, three SaLTs, and one physiotherapist. We are proud of our integrated, multidisciplinary approach At AHS, our holistic approach supports progress in academic studies, communication, independence and wellbeing. Every student follows a personalised pathway and benefits from therapeutic support throughout the day, delivered by a multidisciplinary team including teachers, therapists, and pastoral practitioners. We are proud to be an ISA-accredited and Google Reference School. Abingdon House is inspected by both CReSTeD and the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), and we were recently awarded ISI s highest accolade, a significant strength , for our highly effective interdisciplinary practice and the successful integration of therapeutic approaches into our students learning. The role at a glance • This will be a full time role • You ll be at our Senior School campus, working with students aged 11-18 • You ll be based in Marylebone, Central London • You will be a key member of the middle leadership team, reporting to the Assistant Headteacher responsible for therapy and pastoral provision. You will lead the delivery of high-quality speech and language therapy services that support the school s integrated approach to education, therapy, and personal development. Sponsorship opportunities The Cavendish Sponsorship Programme We are able to sponsor talented, dedicated therapists from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, and America through the Cavendish Sponsorship Programme. Once in a role, you will have the opportunity to upskill in a pathway suited to your professional interests. Within your visa, there will be scope to move into a new role at any one of our sites as you progress, if a suitable position becomes available. Key responsibilities The main aspects of this role are: • Support the strategic development of the school s SaLT provision and contribute to wider decision-making. • Line manage the SaLT team, including supervision, performance reviews, and professional development. • Oversee caseload allocation, workload planning, and therapy resources. • Deliver SaLT training and CPD to staff across the school. • Work collaboratively with therapy leads, SENCos and middle leaders to promote a multidisciplinary approach. • Build strong links with external agencies, commissioners, and professional networks. • Model evidence-based practice and encourage reflective practice within the team. • Provide direct speech and language therapy to students. • Plan, deliver, and evaluate therapeutic and educational programmes. • Develop and deliver the communication curriculum for whole-class sessions. • Set and monitor communication targets within pupils IEPs, working with parents and teaching staff. • Adapt resources and learning environments to improve access for students with communication needs. • Assess, record and report on pupil progress, including annual review contributions and intervention records. • Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, working in line with policies and supporting the DSL where required. • Contribute to wider school life, including clinical supervision, team meetings, whole-school events, and supporting therapist recruitment and induction. Person specifications We re looking for an experienced and compassionate speech & language therapist to join our school. You ll be able to show these essential skills and requisite experience: • Qualified band 7 speech & language therapist • HCPC registration • Demonstrated experience working with children with SEN/SpLD in an education setting • IT literacy for clinical and administrative tasks • Strong knowledge of speech, language, and communication needs, with the ability to develop and implement tailored, evidence-based interventions • Experience in leading, supervising, and developing a therapy team, including providing CPD and support for professional growth • Knowledge of relevant risk management, health and safety, and child protection practices • Excellent communication skills • Proven ability to lead service evaluation, implement improvements, and ensure interventions are aligned with research and best practice • Experience liaising with external agencies, professional networks, and commissioners to support school-based provision What are the perks? • Access to a full CPD programme career progression opportunities • 13 weeks of holiday per year, plus two term-time personal leave days • Flexible working opportunities, with weekly PPA that can be taken remotely • Free lunch every day, plus cooked breakfast twice per week when on-site • A great employee assistance programme with access to wellbeing support advice • Cycle-to-work scheme • Competitive salary pensions contributions Role details & how to apply Start date: January 2026 Salary : Band 7 range, £47,810 to £54,710 depending on experience Working schedule: 37 weeks per year (term time only), five days per week. Applications close on 16th December 2025. If you require sponsorship, please indicate this in your application. Type: In-person role with the option to work remotely for your allocated PPA hours You may have experience of the following: Speech and Language Therapist, SaLT Lead / Speech Therapy Lead, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Senior Speech and Language Therapist, HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist, Communication Therapy Lead, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Specialist, etc. REF-
Abingdon House School is an independent day school for children aged 5 19 with special educational needs including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and associated social communication profiles. We deliver a mainstream-style environment with a fully integrated programme of education, therapy, pastoral support, and personal development. You ll be joining a multidisciplinary team of therapists and support staff at Abingdon House School at the Prep School, this is made up of two OTs, two SaLTs, and one physiotherapist; at the Senior School, a team of three OTs, three SaLTs, and one physiotherapist. We are proud of our integrated, multidisciplinary approach At AHS, our holistic approach supports progress in academic studies, communication, independence and wellbeing. Every student follows a personalised pathway and benefits from therapeutic support throughout the day, delivered by a multidisciplinary team including teachers, therapists, and pastoral practitioners. We are proud to be an ISA-accredited and Google Reference School. Abingdon House is inspected by both CReSTeD and the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), and we were recently awarded ISI s highest accolade, a significant strength , for our highly effective interdisciplinary practice and the successful integration of therapeutic approaches into our students learning. The role at a glance • This will be a full time role • You ll be at our Senior School campus, working with students aged 11-18 • You ll be based in Marylebone, Central London • You will be a key member of the middle leadership team, reporting to the Assistant Headteacher responsible for therapy and pastoral provision. You will lead the delivery of high-quality speech and language therapy services that support the school s integrated approach to education, therapy, and personal development. Sponsorship opportunities The Cavendish Sponsorship Programme We are able to sponsor talented, dedicated therapists from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, and America through the Cavendish Sponsorship Programme. Once in a role, you will have the opportunity to upskill in a pathway suited to your professional interests. Within your visa, there will be scope to move into a new role at any one of our sites as you progress, if a suitable position becomes available. Key responsibilities The main aspects of this role are: • Support the strategic development of the school s SaLT provision and contribute to wider decision-making. • Line manage the SaLT team, including supervision, performance reviews, and professional development. • Oversee caseload allocation, workload planning, and therapy resources. • Deliver SaLT training and CPD to staff across the school. • Work collaboratively with therapy leads, SENCos and middle leaders to promote a multidisciplinary approach. • Build strong links with external agencies, commissioners, and professional networks. • Model evidence-based practice and encourage reflective practice within the team. • Provide direct speech and language therapy to students. • Plan, deliver, and evaluate therapeutic and educational programmes. • Develop and deliver the communication curriculum for whole-class sessions. • Set and monitor communication targets within pupils IEPs, working with parents and teaching staff. • Adapt resources and learning environments to improve access for students with communication needs. • Assess, record and report on pupil progress, including annual review contributions and intervention records. • Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, working in line with policies and supporting the DSL where required. • Contribute to wider school life, including clinical supervision, team meetings, whole-school events, and supporting therapist recruitment and induction. Person specifications We re looking for an experienced and compassionate speech & language therapist to join our school. You ll be able to show these essential skills and requisite experience: • Qualified band 7 speech & language therapist • HCPC registration • Demonstrated experience working with children with SEN/SpLD in an education setting • IT literacy for clinical and administrative tasks • Strong knowledge of speech, language, and communication needs, with the ability to develop and implement tailored, evidence-based interventions • Experience in leading, supervising, and developing a therapy team, including providing CPD and support for professional growth • Knowledge of relevant risk management, health and safety, and child protection practices • Excellent communication skills • Proven ability to lead service evaluation, implement improvements, and ensure interventions are aligned with research and best practice • Experience liaising with external agencies, professional networks, and commissioners to support school-based provision What are the perks? • Access to a full CPD programme career progression opportunities • 13 weeks of holiday per year, plus two term-time personal leave days • Flexible working opportunities, with weekly PPA that can be taken remotely • Free lunch every day, plus cooked breakfast twice per week when on-site • A great employee assistance programme with access to wellbeing support advice • Cycle-to-work scheme • Competitive salary pensions contributions Role details & how to apply Start date: January 2026 Salary : Band 7 range, £47,810 to £54,710 depending on experience Working schedule: 37 weeks per year (term time only), five days per week. Applications close on 16th December 2025. If you require sponsorship, please indicate this in your application. Type: In-person role with the option to work remotely for your allocated PPA hours You may have experience of the following: Speech and Language Therapist, SaLT Lead / Speech Therapy Lead, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Senior Speech and Language Therapist, HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist, Communication Therapy Lead, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Specialist, etc. REF-
BAE Systems
Frimley, Surrey
Job Title: Principal Engineer - Safety Location: Frimley, Weymouth, Bristol, Portsmouth, or Plymouth dependent on role and your personal circumstances. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience What you'll be doing: Providing advice on product safety matters to project and engineering managers delivering the programmes and ensuring the safety considerations are correctly considered and implemented Engaging with third parties, to review and gather supporting Design Safety Justification (DSJ) report evidence Developing safety arguments, both physical and functional, using appropriate safety analyses methods, producing, and updating DSJ's and safety management documentation using appropriate regulations and standards Line Managing other safety practitioners in your team Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in relevant STEM subject (Engineering/ Physics/ Maths/ Science) Broad knowledge of industry safety standards (such as Def Stan 00-055 and 00-056, IEC 61508 or similar) Demonstrable experience in safety engineering activities in the defence, maritime or a relevant highly regulated domain Desirable: Good communication skills and ability to interact and manage stakeholders Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Safety & Environmental team: You will have the opportunity to work within a team of engineers and technical specialists to help us design, develop, integrate, manage, and support complex systems and combat sub-systems for in service and future submarines. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Job Title: Principal Engineer - Safety Location: Frimley, Weymouth, Bristol, Portsmouth, or Plymouth dependent on role and your personal circumstances. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience What you'll be doing: Providing advice on product safety matters to project and engineering managers delivering the programmes and ensuring the safety considerations are correctly considered and implemented Engaging with third parties, to review and gather supporting Design Safety Justification (DSJ) report evidence Developing safety arguments, both physical and functional, using appropriate safety analyses methods, producing, and updating DSJ's and safety management documentation using appropriate regulations and standards Line Managing other safety practitioners in your team Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in relevant STEM subject (Engineering/ Physics/ Maths/ Science) Broad knowledge of industry safety standards (such as Def Stan 00-055 and 00-056, IEC 61508 or similar) Demonstrable experience in safety engineering activities in the defence, maritime or a relevant highly regulated domain Desirable: Good communication skills and ability to interact and manage stakeholders Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Safety & Environmental team: You will have the opportunity to work within a team of engineers and technical specialists to help us design, develop, integrate, manage, and support complex systems and combat sub-systems for in service and future submarines. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
PARKER SMITH INCLUSION
Occupational Therapist Band 6 North West London Full time, term time only ASAP Start £22.41 - £27 per hour equivalent to £31,000 £38,000 Bring your clinical skillset into a specialist school community where practical, purposeful therapy changes how children with additional needs participate, learn and navigate their world. This role offers the chance to shape daily experiences for pupils with diverse sensory, physical and functional needs, ensuring they can access education with confidence and dignity. You re a reflective, well-organised practitioner with prior paediatric experience, ideally including autism, neurodevelopmental needs, sensory regulation and functional skill development. You are HCPC-registered at Band 6, or a Band 5 developing confidently toward Band 6. You re comfortable completing holistic assessments, formulating clear intervention plans and delivering approaches that support meaningful participation. Maybe you have experience supervising others, contributing to service development and thinking creatively about how environments, routines and systems can better enable young people to thrive. You value neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based practice and enjoy working collaboratively to embed supportive strategies across the whole school. What the role involves: Supporting secondary-aged pupils with varied occupational needs, including those with autism, motor skill challenges, sensory processing differences and complex profiles. Working as part of a committed OT and therapy team that values shared thinking, professional dialogue and practical support. Taking on an established caseload with full handover, giving you clarity, continuity and space to build on existing effective practice. Delivering targeted intervention, contributing to EHCP outcomes and modelling strategies that help staff adapt environments, tasks and routines to promote independence and engagement. The school: A specialist setting supporting children and young people with significant learning needs, autism, medical needs and a wide range of sensory and functional differences. A community that focuses on inclusion, individual pathways and equipping students with skills for independence, adulthood and meaningful participation. A collaborative multidisciplinary culture where therapy, teaching and pastoral colleagues work closely to meet each learner s holistic profile. An ethos grounded in understanding, respect and celebrating neurodiversity, ensuring pupils feel safe, valued and supported. A structured therapy framework offering consistency, supervision, professional guidance and opportunities to develop specialist practice. If you re looking for a Band 6 OT role where your expertise directly supports independence, regulation and participation across a specialist school community, please apply or contact . >
Occupational Therapist Band 6 North West London Full time, term time only ASAP Start £22.41 - £27 per hour equivalent to £31,000 £38,000 Bring your clinical skillset into a specialist school community where practical, purposeful therapy changes how children with additional needs participate, learn and navigate their world. This role offers the chance to shape daily experiences for pupils with diverse sensory, physical and functional needs, ensuring they can access education with confidence and dignity. You re a reflective, well-organised practitioner with prior paediatric experience, ideally including autism, neurodevelopmental needs, sensory regulation and functional skill development. You are HCPC-registered at Band 6, or a Band 5 developing confidently toward Band 6. You re comfortable completing holistic assessments, formulating clear intervention plans and delivering approaches that support meaningful participation. Maybe you have experience supervising others, contributing to service development and thinking creatively about how environments, routines and systems can better enable young people to thrive. You value neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based practice and enjoy working collaboratively to embed supportive strategies across the whole school. What the role involves: Supporting secondary-aged pupils with varied occupational needs, including those with autism, motor skill challenges, sensory processing differences and complex profiles. Working as part of a committed OT and therapy team that values shared thinking, professional dialogue and practical support. Taking on an established caseload with full handover, giving you clarity, continuity and space to build on existing effective practice. Delivering targeted intervention, contributing to EHCP outcomes and modelling strategies that help staff adapt environments, tasks and routines to promote independence and engagement. The school: A specialist setting supporting children and young people with significant learning needs, autism, medical needs and a wide range of sensory and functional differences. A community that focuses on inclusion, individual pathways and equipping students with skills for independence, adulthood and meaningful participation. A collaborative multidisciplinary culture where therapy, teaching and pastoral colleagues work closely to meet each learner s holistic profile. An ethos grounded in understanding, respect and celebrating neurodiversity, ensuring pupils feel safe, valued and supported. A structured therapy framework offering consistency, supervision, professional guidance and opportunities to develop specialist practice. If you re looking for a Band 6 OT role where your expertise directly supports independence, regulation and participation across a specialist school community, please apply or contact . >
